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August 18. 2009

1, 2, 3... Let's go! @ DR

1, 2, 3... Let's go!

Not one, not two but three British sailors will line up for the 17th The Charente-Maritime / Bahia Transat 6,50… And they are determined to reach Salvador de Bahia for some in the fleet’s lead, for the others at least with a boat and a sailor in good shape.
 

August 10. 2009

Two United States citizens to line up in September @ DR

Two United States citizens to line up in September

After Clayton Burkhalter in 2007, there are two citizens of the USA that will cross the Atlantic from the 13th of September 2009... And live an exceptional adventure for two transatlantic novices.
Who are they? Why did they choose to come to France to cross the Atlantic, to pit their strength against the Ocean, to cross the doldrums and the equator, to confront them to single-handed sailing?

 

July 06. 2009

Protos, Series ... Some figures.  @ Pierrick Garenne / GPO

Protos, Series ... Some figures.

Pogo 2 supremacy on the one hand, plans Manuard majority on the other hand... The series are shared between different models and multiple architects propose prototypes as Finot-Conq, Lombard, Manuard, Magnen without forgetting Teixido made in Spain last generation. Now for series, is the supremacy Pogo 2 will be over? Stay tuned ...


July 02. 2009

Prototypes: Yves Le Blévec, man of records  @ Pierrick Garenne / GPO

Prototypes: Yves Le Blévec, man of records

The 2007 winner of category prototypes. Yves Le Blévec won the last event in establishing a new record, found out he was first while crossing the finish line and knowing that he had been selected in extremis a few days before the start. For its 4th participation, Yves stroke a decisive blow: respect!  

June 24. 2009

Series boats: Hervé Piveteau @ Pierrick Garenne / GPO

Series boats: Hervé Piveteau

Winner of the 2007 edition for Series boats Hervé Piveteau will not participate this year... Howerver, Hervé recorded a reference time to beat: 26 days 04 hours and 31 minutes. Its anyone's guess!

June 24. 2009

The visual of the 2009 race

The visual of the 2009 race

This is the visual of The Charente-Maritime/Bahia Transat 6.50  2009... The ocean, a piece of sail out of the Atlantic swell ... 

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